Apprentice Level 3 Early Years Educator in a Pre School
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Company: Cottam Primary Pre-School, Before/After School Clubs & Holiday Club
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Location: Preston, PR4 0NY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000028817
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Application Deadline Date: 30/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/06/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday with varied shifts, between 7:30am and 6.00pm.
Brief Description
An exciting opportunity to continue your career in childcare with Parenta Training, working in an early years setting. Become an apprentice in one of our fun and friendly nurseries, working with children aged from birth to five years, gaining experience while you learn.
Training to be Provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Future Prospects
When you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with an exciting career in childcare
Initially, you will be working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare.
Vacancy Detail
Your role will include:
- Working with children between the ages of 0-5 years, organising activities, being proactive with the help and care carried out within the early years teaching sector
- Assisting and meeting the personal/emotional needs of individual children - changing nappies, feeding, caring and establishing a relationship with children
- Work (under supervision) providing all aspects of care/support to children, ensuring they take part in day-to-day learning and play activities
- Ensure that the setting is safe, clean and well-presented
- Collaborate with colleagues ensuring the highest standards of work are carried out and are provided throughout your role in a positive manner
- To contribute to a high-quality caring environment for children by creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities
- Attend team meetings and contribute relevant ideas
- Be able to understand and implement the setting’s confidentiality policy
- Contribute towards an effective and supportive team environment
Other Information
Before you make your application, please ensure that you can reliably travel to and from the employer location daily. Please check bus times/travel arrangements.
You will have to agree to undergo a check of police records (e.g., a DBS) and be willing to subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
For any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact 01622 934046. Please do not contact the employer directly.